RACINE COUNTY — Three students from the Racine area have been named recipients of the John D. Hetland Memorial Scholarships. The Racine Police Association announced those who have earned the award include Kayla Loos, Grace Betker, and Noah Ferguson. This is the first year that three recipients have been selected for the scholarship. Hetland’s death […]
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Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
UPDATE: Assessing the damage to City Hall after weekend crash
RACINE — The city continues to assess the damage to City Hall after a 58-year-old man drove his Dodge Charger into the building on Saturday. The crash occurred on the south side, near Center Street. The Racine Fire Department extracted the man from the vehicle. He was taken to Milwaukee where he was reportedly […]
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Anthony D. Lewis, Jr., 19, loved music, dancing and always had a twinkle in his eye
Obituary for Anthony D. Lewis, Jr. June 28, 2003 – March 24, 2023 Anthony D. Lewis, Jr. age 19, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023. Born in Racine, Wis., on June 28, 2003, he was the son of Shaneka Sims and Anthony Lewis, Sr. Anthony D. Lewis, Jr. Anthony Jr. attended Washington Park High […]
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Craig Allen Hansen, 71, was an avid Badger, Brewer, and Cubs fan
Obituary for Craig Allen Hansen Surrounded by his family, Craig Allen Hansen, age 71, passed away Feb. 25, 2023, at his residence after a brief battle with cancer. Craig was born in Racine, July 30, 1951, son of the late Maurice and Georgelean (Nee: Bell) Hansen. In memory of Craig Allen Hansen Craig was a […]
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Racine Roundup of TMJ4: Bill Martin, Betker makes history, & Beauchamp in Racine
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Jan. 19. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Emma Widmar discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. Bill Martin’s fundraiser Bill Martin, a math teacher from Horlick High School, suffered a tragic accident in the fall of […]
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Glenn D. Therkelsen, 69, loved bowling and golfing
Obituary for Glenn D. Therkelsen Glenn D. Therkelsen, 69, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Ascension-All Saints Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Racine, Jan. 21, 1953, the son of the late Erwin and Ruth (Nee: Christensen) Therkelsen. Glenn was a graduate of Washington Park High School and furthered […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Teenage girl charged with stealing 2 cars, high-speed chase
RACINE — A 17-year-old Racine girl is facing adult charges after allegedly stealing two cars on two different dates, and leading police on a high-speed chase through a residential neighborhood. Levaeh Williams was charged Mon., Dec. 5, in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, two […]
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Feeding America hosts Mobile Food Pantry Nov. 23 at Park High School
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School are hosting a Mobile Food Pantry just in time for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 23, the mobile food pantry is coming to Washington Park High School, 1901 12th St., in Racine. Attendees are able to take what they need, free of charge, from 2:45 p.m. until 3:45 […]
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Veterans Day Spotlight: Slater raises awareness about the military’s impact and life after serving
This Veterans Day, a Racine local is choosing to share his story, as a veteran, in hopes to highlight how the military impacts service members. Christopher Slater, a former sergeant in the Marine Corps, served from 2011 to 2016. Prior to serving, Slater graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. He dropped everything he […]
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Several area high schools put on lockdown; situation deemed hoax
KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE and RACINE — Numerous high schools went on lockdown Thursday morning after a person claiming to be a teacher called the schools saying that students had been shot. Law enforcement officials say the calls were a hoax. When they arrived on the scene, officers cleared the building and found no active shooters or […]
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Man convicted for the murder of Racine native Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer
The cold case of who murdered Racine native Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer is closed after a jury in Colorado convicted 71-year-old Alan Phillips on Sept. 15 of her murder and that of another woman. Oberholtzer, 29, and Annette Schnee, 21, were shot to death on Jan. 6, 1982, outside of Breckenridge, Colorado, while hitchhiking from Breckenridge […]
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Feeding America hosts Mobile Food Pantry Aug. 24 at Park High School
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School host a Mobile Food Pantry together every fourth Wednesday of the month. This month the event will take place on Aug. 24. This food pantry is bringing healthy food directly to areas that are in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has refrigerated trucks to transport food […]
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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Park High School to host Mobile Food Pantry every 4th Wednesday
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School will host a Mobile Food Pantry on every 4th Wednesday of the month. The food pantry is bringing healthy food directly to areas that are in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has refrigerated trucks to transport food in pre-packaged boxes. The boxes of food will b […]
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2022 Racine Founders Rotary Post Prom Motorcade Lineup
The 2022 Racine Founders Rotary Post Prom will take place once again at the Racine County Fairgrounds located at 19805 Durand Ave. in Union Grove. The event will take place on May 21, 2022. According to the Racine Founders Rotary Club, this location has been selected due to COVID-19 and to ensure that students have […]
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RUSD Holiday Food Basket Giveaway
Racine Unified School District is hosting a Holiday Food Basket giveaway. The school district is partnering with Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency, Feeding America, and the Racine County Food Bank for the event. To receive a holiday food basket, households must register. The baskets are limited to one per household. Additionally, […]